Narrative Therapists in Perry Hall, MD
![Photo of Kristy Leone, LCPC, LCPAT, ATR-BC, Art Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/12c90fa1-5ff8-45ba-bf97-3f225823fa05/2/320x400.jpeg)
Imagine your mental health as a garden—what would it currently look like? Are there overgrown weeds taking up too much space, symbolizing past traumas or emotional blocks that stifle your growth? Perhaps delicate seeds, representing unexplored aspects of your inner world, are struggling to break through the surface. Just as a gardener carefully tends to their plants, nurturing your inner child is essential for fostering a vibrant and balanced inner landscape. I am an art therapist, artist, and outdoor walk-and-talk therapy enthusiast, specializing in providing clients with care through creative expression, nature, and movement!
Imagine your mental health as a garden—what would it currently look like? Are there overgrown weeds taking up too much space, symbolizing past traumas or emotional blocks that stifle your growth? Perhaps delicate seeds, representing unexplored aspects of your inner world, are struggling to break through the surface. Just as a gardener carefully tends to their plants, nurturing your inner child is essential for fostering a vibrant and balanced inner landscape. I am an art therapist, artist, and outdoor walk-and-talk therapy enthusiast, specializing in providing clients with care through creative expression, nature, and movement!
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Michael Saferin
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Perry Hall, MD 21128 (Online Only)
Finding the right therapist can be challenging and rewarding all at the same time. Are you looking to make the leap towards overall self improvement? Do you feel like your marriage or relationship is not going anywhere, but you love the person you are with? As a mental health counselor, Michael can offer you an affordable option for therapy in a safe, welcoming, and warm environment all in the comfort of your home via telehealth. Specific areas of interest include working with men who are struggling with identity, depression, sexual issues and anxiety. Michael is licensed in the States of Maryland, West Virginia, and Florida.
Finding the right therapist can be challenging and rewarding all at the same time. Are you looking to make the leap towards overall self improvement? Do you feel like your marriage or relationship is not going anywhere, but you love the person you are with? As a mental health counselor, Michael can offer you an affordable option for therapy in a safe, welcoming, and warm environment all in the comfort of your home via telehealth. Specific areas of interest include working with men who are struggling with identity, depression, sexual issues and anxiety. Michael is licensed in the States of Maryland, West Virginia, and Florida.
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Begin your journey towards personal growth and happiness with me, a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor with a strong educational background. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Education and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, equipping me with the skills and knowledge to help individuals transform their lives and achieve emotional well-being. I am dedicated to guiding you in making lasting changes that lead to healthier habits, stronger relationships, and overcoming challenges that hold you back.
Begin your journey towards personal growth and happiness with me, a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor with a strong educational background. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Education and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, equipping me with the skills and knowledge to help individuals transform their lives and achieve emotional well-being. I am dedicated to guiding you in making lasting changes that lead to healthier habits, stronger relationships, and overcoming challenges that hold you back.
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Hannah Jones
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CCFP, ADHD-, CCSP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Perry Hall, MD 21128
As a Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional, I am dedicated to providing an empathetic, reflective, and compassionate approach to therapy.
As a Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional, I am dedicated to providing an empathetic, reflective, and compassionate approach to therapy.
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I am passionate about working with children, teens, and adults who have experienced trauma. I enjoy helping them honor their survival, address the struggle and feelings that have come out of it, and work towards healing. I also work with people who are going through life transitions, big or small. My clients come looking for comfort, a safe place to share without judgement, and to learn about how their experiences may impact their life in ways they may not have realized. I help my clients cultivate hope for the future.
I am passionate about working with children, teens, and adults who have experienced trauma. I enjoy helping them honor their survival, address the struggle and feelings that have come out of it, and work towards healing. I also work with people who are going through life transitions, big or small. My clients come looking for comfort, a safe place to share without judgement, and to learn about how their experiences may impact their life in ways they may not have realized. I help my clients cultivate hope for the future.
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Using a strengths-based perspective, DBT, IFS, and Narrative therapy, I assist clients as they navigate birthing journeys and related traumas.
Sometimes in life, you feel overwhelmed by stress, life transitions, relationship difficulties, or feeling stuck. Despite your best efforts, it’s not enough, and you’re tired feeling this way without knowing where to start. You don’t have to continue feeling this way; therapy can help. Tierra specializes in assisting adults and women of color with postpartum depression, trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders. Using CBT, narrative therapy, and strengths-based methods, she helps clients reframe negative thoughts, build self-esteem, and develop coping strategies, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives with improved mental health.
Using a strengths-based perspective, DBT, IFS, and Narrative therapy, I assist clients as they navigate birthing journeys and related traumas.
Sometimes in life, you feel overwhelmed by stress, life transitions, relationship difficulties, or feeling stuck. Despite your best efforts, it’s not enough, and you’re tired feeling this way without knowing where to start. You don’t have to continue feeling this way; therapy can help. Tierra specializes in assisting adults and women of color with postpartum depression, trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders. Using CBT, narrative therapy, and strengths-based methods, she helps clients reframe negative thoughts, build self-esteem, and develop coping strategies, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives with improved mental health.
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Christie Chorbajian
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMFT, DBT-C
Verified Verified
Towson, MD 21204 (Online Only)
I have had training in Narrative Therapy as well as Functional Family Therapy; as a DBT-Certified therapist, I help clients balance patterns of acceptance and change, reducing problematic behaviors and establishing new behaviors to manage stressors.
I establish a therapeutic relationship where clients learn to communicate and advocate for themselves in relationships with others. I teach clients skills to increase self-awareness and expand ways of responding to chronic stressors. These skills fall under the following themes: emotional regulation, distress management, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. In my work with clients, I reinforce choices that are connected to clients' value systems in order to stay motivated and working toward their personal goals.
I have had training in Narrative Therapy as well as Functional Family Therapy; as a DBT-Certified therapist, I help clients balance patterns of acceptance and change, reducing problematic behaviors and establishing new behaviors to manage stressors.
I establish a therapeutic relationship where clients learn to communicate and advocate for themselves in relationships with others. I teach clients skills to increase self-awareness and expand ways of responding to chronic stressors. These skills fall under the following themes: emotional regulation, distress management, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. In my work with clients, I reinforce choices that are connected to clients' value systems in order to stay motivated and working toward their personal goals.
![Photo of Atar Stav, LCPC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a7c70c8b-1be0-4e9b-8e19-9dadcf404ce5/2/320x400.jpeg)
Using my expertise in trauma, somatic, cognitive and narrative therapy, I will help you understand how the stories of your life have shaped your experience and worldview of your role in relationships.
Do you want to feel empowered, and have more joy and pleasure in your life, after a challenging life experience? Are finding yourself or your relationship unable to break challenging patterns? Are you struggling with how to reconnect sexually and regain the intimacy you once shared? Working from a strengths based & holistic perspective, I am skilled at creating a warm, open space to help individuals and couples increase intimacy, enhance understanding, navigate changing roles, set boundaries, resolve conflicts, heal trauma, and create satisfying relationships.
Using my expertise in trauma, somatic, cognitive and narrative therapy, I will help you understand how the stories of your life have shaped your experience and worldview of your role in relationships.
Do you want to feel empowered, and have more joy and pleasure in your life, after a challenging life experience? Are finding yourself or your relationship unable to break challenging patterns? Are you struggling with how to reconnect sexually and regain the intimacy you once shared? Working from a strengths based & holistic perspective, I am skilled at creating a warm, open space to help individuals and couples increase intimacy, enhance understanding, navigate changing roles, set boundaries, resolve conflicts, heal trauma, and create satisfying relationships.
![Photo of Jillian Ginsberg, LMSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3a2b55f6-bf2e-4b5c-8cc8-b478cb19c777/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jillian Ginsberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21214 (Online Only)
My approach is integrative and catered to your unique needs, using techniques including narrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapies.
My work focuses on clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, disability/chronic illness, life transitions, or who are seeking self-exploration and growth. Together we can find ways to cope with life’s uncertainties and live a life aligned with your values. It is important to have a space where you can feel seen and affirmed, and where you can show up as your authentic self. As a therapist, I aim to create a collaborative and supportive relationship, where we can identify and work towards your goals.
My approach is integrative and catered to your unique needs, using techniques including narrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapies.
My work focuses on clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, disability/chronic illness, life transitions, or who are seeking self-exploration and growth. Together we can find ways to cope with life’s uncertainties and live a life aligned with your values. It is important to have a space where you can feel seen and affirmed, and where you can show up as your authentic self. As a therapist, I aim to create a collaborative and supportive relationship, where we can identify and work towards your goals.
![Photo of Gia Lioi, LMSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4bc5918a-5e42-476a-b976-aa2a47c526a2/1/320x400.jpeg)
Gia Lioi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21204 (Online Only)
I incorporate Narrative Therapy, IFS, EMDR, and specialize in Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, Psychedelic Integration Therapy, and Brainspotting.
Did you know one of the most frequently discussed topics in a therapy session is relationships? We are wired to connect. Love and acceptance are needs we strive to experience. But we may lack the ability to communicate our priorities and values and to engage and regulate ourselves during intense conversations. This often leads to stagnation, limited opportunities, and a lack of meaningful connection. Therapy with me can bring clarity through identifying your strengths and developing additional skills to bolster your ability to tap into your greatness.
I incorporate Narrative Therapy, IFS, EMDR, and specialize in Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, Psychedelic Integration Therapy, and Brainspotting.
Did you know one of the most frequently discussed topics in a therapy session is relationships? We are wired to connect. Love and acceptance are needs we strive to experience. But we may lack the ability to communicate our priorities and values and to engage and regulate ourselves during intense conversations. This often leads to stagnation, limited opportunities, and a lack of meaningful connection. Therapy with me can bring clarity through identifying your strengths and developing additional skills to bolster your ability to tap into your greatness.
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Courtney Parks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21252 (Online Only)
Welcome to Water Lily Therapy! My primary areas of practice include depression, anxiety, chronic illness, grief and loss, low self-esteem, OCD, LGBTQIA+ and trauma. My approach is eclectic, but based primarily in Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with inclusions of motivational interviewing and narrative therapy techniques. When appropriate, I love to incorporate creative interventions such as art, film and humor! I believe that the bond formed between therapist and client is the foundation for healing, change and growth. My goal is to create a safe space for a person to feel truly heard, accepted and valued.
Welcome to Water Lily Therapy! My primary areas of practice include depression, anxiety, chronic illness, grief and loss, low self-esteem, OCD, LGBTQIA+ and trauma. My approach is eclectic, but based primarily in Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with inclusions of motivational interviewing and narrative therapy techniques. When appropriate, I love to incorporate creative interventions such as art, film and humor! I believe that the bond formed between therapist and client is the foundation for healing, change and growth. My goal is to create a safe space for a person to feel truly heard, accepted and valued.
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Caitlin specializes in clients that are ready to go beyond traditional talk therapy and CBT. She works best with people who are open to trying something new and using creativity to heal from painful experiences. Caitlin uses visual/musical art, parts work, collage, brainspotting, and narrative techniques to help clients achieve lasting positive change. Psychology Today uses a non-secure form for email. To securely contact me, please visit www.bwellcounselingservices.com.
Caitlin specializes in clients that are ready to go beyond traditional talk therapy and CBT. She works best with people who are open to trying something new and using creativity to heal from painful experiences. Caitlin uses visual/musical art, parts work, collage, brainspotting, and narrative techniques to help clients achieve lasting positive change. Psychology Today uses a non-secure form for email. To securely contact me, please visit www.bwellcounselingservices.com.
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Alexandra Jacobi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Towson, MD 21204 (Online Only)
I use positive psychology, narrative therapy, mindfulness, CBT and solution-focused interventions to facilitate the shift from a life where you are surviving to a life where you are thriving.
Welcome! By visiting my page, you're already one step closer to building a life that you love. I work best with clients (mostly in the early to middle adulthood age range) who feel anxious, depressed, inferior, out-of-balance, insecure, defensive, weak, traumatized, overwhelmed, defeated and/or maladjusted; as well as those who simply just want to develop insight into their own psychological world. I will help you to identify and process root wounds and sources of suffering in order to help you not only heal and bounce back, but to actually bounce forward, in your life. Expect to move towards healing, balance, and optimal wellness.
I use positive psychology, narrative therapy, mindfulness, CBT and solution-focused interventions to facilitate the shift from a life where you are surviving to a life where you are thriving.
Welcome! By visiting my page, you're already one step closer to building a life that you love. I work best with clients (mostly in the early to middle adulthood age range) who feel anxious, depressed, inferior, out-of-balance, insecure, defensive, weak, traumatized, overwhelmed, defeated and/or maladjusted; as well as those who simply just want to develop insight into their own psychological world. I will help you to identify and process root wounds and sources of suffering in order to help you not only heal and bounce back, but to actually bounce forward, in your life. Expect to move towards healing, balance, and optimal wellness.
![Photo of Gregory Cecil Wright, LCPC, NCC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/95a3cafd-fb51-43ea-8449-57cd4155a9c3/2/320x400.jpeg)
I use an eclectic style, starting with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in combination with Solution-Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered, and Narrative therapeutic practices.
If you are ready for change in your life and are willing to do the work, then there is hope. I offer a safe, judgment-free environment, where you can feel comfortable to be yourself.
I use an eclectic style, starting with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in combination with Solution-Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered, and Narrative therapeutic practices.
If you are ready for change in your life and are willing to do the work, then there is hope. I offer a safe, judgment-free environment, where you can feel comfortable to be yourself.
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Amy Weishampel
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Parkville, MD 21234 (Online Only)
I’m Amy Weishampel, LCPC. My passion as a therapist is to help people whose mental health issues intersect with their identities, including the LGBTQIA+ community, people in polyamorous or other nontraditional relationships, creative people, young adults, and people struggling with cultural issues. I have experience working with a variety of mental health diagnoses including anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and OCD. I utilize a flexible approach, using existential and narrative therapy perspectives, as well as techniques borrowed from CBT and ACT in an effort to help my clients with their mental health struggles.
I’m Amy Weishampel, LCPC. My passion as a therapist is to help people whose mental health issues intersect with their identities, including the LGBTQIA+ community, people in polyamorous or other nontraditional relationships, creative people, young adults, and people struggling with cultural issues. I have experience working with a variety of mental health diagnoses including anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and OCD. I utilize a flexible approach, using existential and narrative therapy perspectives, as well as techniques borrowed from CBT and ACT in an effort to help my clients with their mental health struggles.
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I work from a CBT, REBT, and narrative perspective.
Transitioning through new stages of life like; college, entering the workforce, and adulthood are filled with stress, doubt, and lots of questions. Sometimes we get overwhelmed by the weight of it all and need a little support along the way. Therapy is a safe space to explore what is getting in the way of you being the healthiest and strongest version of yourself. I believe that all people have the capacity for effective change and honest self-love.
I work from a CBT, REBT, and narrative perspective.
Transitioning through new stages of life like; college, entering the workforce, and adulthood are filled with stress, doubt, and lots of questions. Sometimes we get overwhelmed by the weight of it all and need a little support along the way. Therapy is a safe space to explore what is getting in the way of you being the healthiest and strongest version of yourself. I believe that all people have the capacity for effective change and honest self-love.
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Kelcee Molen
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Essex, MD 21221 (Online Only)
I look forward to working with you and tackling mental health challenges together. I specialize in a range of modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, expressive therapies, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, grounding techniques, etc. I have been in the field for 10 years and worked at various locations with clients ranging from 4 years old to 80 years old. My degree specialization is in children and adolescent treatment. However, for the past 6 years, I have been working exclusively with adults.
I look forward to working with you and tackling mental health challenges together. I specialize in a range of modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, expressive therapies, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, grounding techniques, etc. I have been in the field for 10 years and worked at various locations with clients ranging from 4 years old to 80 years old. My degree specialization is in children and adolescent treatment. However, for the past 6 years, I have been working exclusively with adults.
![Photo of Rochelle Ziman, LCSW-C, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8c5e623f-c34d-4281-a4e1-4f5693294746/2/320x400.jpeg)
Utilizing a strength-based focus, I integrate techniques from various theories and modalities such as: cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, internal family systems, mindfulness, attachment and narrative therapy.
Finding a good therapist is like shopping for a good pair of shoes. Why, you might ask. It’s all about the fit. You usually choose shoes that are most comfortable and suit you best. Whether you may have gone to a therapist before or have never been – whether you had awful experiences in the past or none at all. Successful therapy is about finding the right fit; about finding a relationship where you have a safe space to bring any and all of your feelings and challenges.
Utilizing a strength-based focus, I integrate techniques from various theories and modalities such as: cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, internal family systems, mindfulness, attachment and narrative therapy.
Finding a good therapist is like shopping for a good pair of shoes. Why, you might ask. It’s all about the fit. You usually choose shoes that are most comfortable and suit you best. Whether you may have gone to a therapist before or have never been – whether you had awful experiences in the past or none at all. Successful therapy is about finding the right fit; about finding a relationship where you have a safe space to bring any and all of your feelings and challenges.
![Photo of Joshua Kleiner, LCPC, NCC, PMH-C](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a520ffe2-d11a-43ba-9247-17b5dfa22dae/2/320x400.jpeg)
Joshua Kleiner
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21224
My approach is tailored to match what you want from therapy, from solutions-focused work and CBT to psychological exploration and narrative insights.
Providing Services for Residents of MD, NJ, PA! Eager to feel like yourself again after pregnancy? Want to live a more meaningful, productive, and healthy life? My specialty is helping individuals and couples adjust to life transitions, especially maternal mental health related to pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, and child loss. Let's face it— transitions bring high stakes and a narrow margin for error. But these moments are also valuable opportunities to heal, grow, see a brighter future, and actualize your potential.
My approach is tailored to match what you want from therapy, from solutions-focused work and CBT to psychological exploration and narrative insights.
Providing Services for Residents of MD, NJ, PA! Eager to feel like yourself again after pregnancy? Want to live a more meaningful, productive, and healthy life? My specialty is helping individuals and couples adjust to life transitions, especially maternal mental health related to pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, and child loss. Let's face it— transitions bring high stakes and a narrow margin for error. But these moments are also valuable opportunities to heal, grow, see a brighter future, and actualize your potential.
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Emily Kallay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, MEd
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21212 (Online Only)
I offer a wide variety of feminist theory based, client centered treatments incorporating play, art, and sand tray techniques, as well as Narrative and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy based approach to talk therapy.
I have over a decade of professional experience working within the LGBTQ+ community, with specialized skills for kids, adolescents, adults, or families who are navigating a gender journey, a kinky relationship, a non-monogamous connection, sex as employment, as well as many other beautiful different ways we live our lives.
I offer a wide variety of feminist theory based, client centered treatments incorporating play, art, and sand tray techniques, as well as Narrative and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy based approach to talk therapy.
I have over a decade of professional experience working within the LGBTQ+ community, with specialized skills for kids, adolescents, adults, or families who are navigating a gender journey, a kinky relationship, a non-monogamous connection, sex as employment, as well as many other beautiful different ways we live our lives.
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Narrative Therapists
Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.